the mass of
idiom
: the main part of (something)
The mass of the iceberg is below the surface of the water.
His policies are supported by the (great/broad) mass of the people.
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“The mass of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20mass%20of. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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